Ray Routhier has written about pop culture, movies, TV, music and lifestyle trends for the Portland Press Herald since 1993. He is continually fascinated with stories that show the unique character of Maine’s people and places. He’s written about why so many businesses use the made-up word “Mainely” in their names, how you can trace Portland’s history through its various smells and why Mainers lament the loss of Portland-made B&M baked beans. He’s interviewed a wide variety of filmmakers, actors, musicians and authors, including Patrick Dempsey, Tony Shalhoub, Richard Russo, Tess Gerritsen, Tony Bennett, Anna Kendrick, and Stephen King. His passions, besides writing, include baseball history, old movies and “Jeopardy!” A native of Manchester, New Hampshire, he graduated with a degree in political science from the University of New Hampshire. He lives in South Portland with his wife and two children.
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PublishedApril 6, 2012
Scarborough Downs may host major concerts this summer
Scarborough Downs could host several major outdoor concerts this summer, after the promoter of the successful Bangor Waterfront Pavilion concert series got Town Council approval this week to start booking shows at the racetrack.
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PublishedApril 5, 2012
Off Beat: Photo op
Put your mug in a one-of-a-kind work of art at Space’s aptly named Shoot Your Face Off event.
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PublishedApril 5, 2012
Spin class
DJ Bugra Akaktan, aka Bamboora, brings his talents at the turntable to Port City Music Hall on Saturday.
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PublishedApril 1, 2012
During mud season, Mainersare stuck on the mire
We’re stuck on mud, and prove it with song, story and very cool pigs.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2012
Visit draws crowds, protesters and people eager for a glimpse
Outside a pricey fundraiser, a festival atmosphere reigns on the city’s streets.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2012
It’s a Doggie Dogg world
Snoop Dogg’s agent is a Maine native — Brent Smith — who helps set up events for the rapper, like Friday’s two shows at the State.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2012
Don’t bash the ‘stache
It’s Portland’s Stache Pag, and it’s going to be hairy.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2012
Will ‘Bully’ find its way to Maine cinemas?
The controversial documentary opens Friday with no rating — though we may be waiting on distributors to see the film here.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2012
Author Q&A: Monty Ha
Want to know what the wacky guys from Monty Python found funny growing up? Zack Handlen’s new book can tell you.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2012
Shelby Lynne: song and chance
The singer-songwriter, who rose to the challenge of playing all the instruments on her latest album, will perform at One Longfellow tonight.
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